Bay Area
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SF orders workers to go 4x a week in-office
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is ordering thousands of city employees back to the office at least four days a week, part of a move to strengthen city services while injecting life into the city’s struggling downtown.
In a memo obtained by SFGATE, Lurie set an April 28 deadline for full implementation, directing the Department of Human Resources to oversee the transition. The order primarily affects around 10,000 office-based employees who currently work hybrid schedules.
- lookout.co Moss Landing battery plant fire reignites, but is under control, fire chief says
The fire at the Vistra Corp. lithium-ion battery storage facility in Moss Landing flared again late Tuesday afternoon but has since died down, a North Monterey County fire chief told Lookout on Thursday. Crews will continue monitoring the facility.
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Demonstrators gather at Los Angeles City Hall for immigration policy protest | CBS
www.cbsnews.com Demonstrators gather at Los Angeles City Hall for immigration policy protestA large group could be seen flooding the steps of Los Angeles City Hall, carrying protest signs against ICE raids and advocating for immigrant rights.
- www.kron4.com ‘Lifesaving legislation’ introduced to save Oakland fire stations
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – Three council members are stepping in to keep fire stations open in Oakland as the city navigates a major budget shortfall. Some Oakland city leaders are calling this “life…
Oakland is making a lot of big cuts because of lost revenue. Most notably, transfer taxes cash stops flowing when the housing market cools down.
They were eyeing cutting fire stations to make ends meet. But given the 91 fire in the lower hills, and the recent LA fires, a lot of oaklanders pushed back super hard.
- sfstandard.com SF Chronicle owner eyes purchase of Santa Rosa Press Democrat
The North Bay paper has been under local ownership for the past decade, winning a Pulitzer Prize in the process.
Archived version, for posterity
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San Mateo moves to remove most of bike lanes
San Mateo remains driving dependent city.
Related article: https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/bike-lanes-in-north-central-still-an-issue/article_f46e2466-b773-11ef-afd7-6371db19869b.html
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Walking from Oakland to San Francisco (by way of Marin)
This YT video chronicle's the whole route.
Next time I have a couple of days free, I would like to try this. Sightseeing is so much better when not done from inside a metal box.
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String of recent killings linked to Bay Area 'death cult'
> A string of recent killings across the United States have been tied to a fringe online group described as a “death cult.” The complex web of violence includes a samurai sword attack in Vallejo, the stabbing of a landlord and a deadly shootout near the Canadian border.
> Many of the people linked to the violence are connected to a fringe online community known as the “Zizians,” the investigation found. The group is a radical offshoot of the Rationalism movement, focusing on matters such as veganism and artificial intelligence destroying humanity. The group is apparently named after a person known as “Ziz,” whom Open Vallejo identified as a former tenant on Lind’s Vallejo property.
- www.ktvu.com San Francisco supervisor pushes for mass arrests, mandatory treatment for drug users
San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey is calling on several city agencies to weigh in on his proposal to tackle drug use through arrests and mandatory treatment. Dorsey, who represents parts of downtown, says more than 200 people loiter and use drugs along a quarter-mile stretch of Sixth Street every...
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Bay Area radio legend (Ronn Owens) faces health and financial struggles after decades on air
(archive version because the Chron doesn't have a gift link on this story)
Wow, even a radio host who was on the air for decades, like Owens, is financially brought to his knees by medical bills...
It sounds like he even has all of the right insurances: "Medicare, medical insurance and long-term care coverage." as the article says.
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Santa Cruz wharf to remain closed indefinitely, raising new questions about its future
lookout.co Santa Cruz Wharf to remain closed indefinitely, raising new questions about its futureSanta Cruz city officials said Tuesday that there is no estimated reopening date for the wharf, which was undergoing repairs when a section collapsed Monday, sending three workers into the ocean. The incident has forced the city to confront difficult questions about rebuilding aging infrastructure i...
Not surprisingly, after taking damage, the wharf will remain closed until further notice.
It was undergoing repairs from a previous storm in 2023.
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In-N-Out owner bashes Oakland and its police in addressing store closure
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23478290
> https://archive.ph/7IWlw
- www.kqed.org Santa Cruz Wharf Partially Collapses as Pacific Storm Pounds California's Coast | KQED
Two people were rescued when the Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapsed and fell into the ocean Monday, as California's coast was pounded by heavy surf from a major Pacific storm that's expected grow more intense throughout the day.
Heavy surf with 50 foot waves hit the Northern California coast today.
Part of the Santa Cruz Wharf that collapsed had the closed Dolphin Restaurant. 😢
- www.santacruzsentinel.com Tornado rips through Scotts Valley, several injured as emergency crews respond – Santa Cruz Sentinel
After strong winds and rain toppled trees and caused power outages across Santa Cruz County late Friday and early Saturday, a tornado touched in Scotts Valley, demolishing vehicles, tearing down power lines and injurying some.
- www.ktvu.com Video shows BART cop shooting at woman driving away in Union City station parking lot
BART police released body camera video of a confrontation in the parking lot of the Union City Station where an officer fired at a woman as she drove off while officers tried to get her out of the car.
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Where in the world is Daniel San Diego?
sfstandard.com Bombing suspect who disappeared on BART in 2003 finally caught in the UK, FBI saysAn animal rights activist accused of two Bay Area bombings more than 20 years has been apprehended in Wales, the FBI says.
Serial bomber caught after 20 years on the run.
Had sent nail-packed explosives to biotech companies in Emeryville and Pleasanton.
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Oakland released hundreds of documents related to the FBI’s probe. Here’s what they say (SF Chronicle gift link)
Bottom line is, it's hard to get anything of significance done in Oakland, even with the backing of the Mayor.
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Visiting the Epicenter of the U.S. Housing Crisis | CityNerd
Consider watching this video with FreeTube, a nifty open-source program that lets you watch YouTube videos without Google spying on your viewing habits!
Combined with Libredirect, which automatically opens youtube links in Freetube, it becomes really slick and effortless to use.
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Food truck fly in San Martin
Food truck fly in San Martin
Saturday, October 26th 2024 at the San Martin Airport for a day of aviation fun for the entire family!
Admission is FREE!
Hot air balloon rides
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I Spent a Day in San Francisco’s Thriving Mall
I did not spend a day at the mall- the vlogger did. They appear to be a local Youtuber.
- www.ktvu.com Woman kidnaps, robs man after date: San Mateo police
A man is alleging a woman kidnapped and robbed him following their date Thursday evening in San Mateo, police said.
https://archive.ph/8Fzb8
- www.ktvu.com Union City family loses life savings in home burglary
A Union City family lamented their misfortune after their home was burglarized Wednesday morning. Kelvin Ling says his parents life savings, and expensive possessions were taken by a trio of criminals who can be seen committing the crime on neighbor's surveillance video.
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/NnO6w
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Oakland Hills Fire. Evacuations ordered
abc7news.com Oakland Hills fire forces hundreds to evacuate, damages at least 2 homes, officials sayA wind-whipped brush fire Friday damaged at least two structures and forced hundreds to evacuate as flames burned dangerously close to homes in the Oakland Hills.
- www.nbcsports.com Marshawn Lynch ponders possible run for mayor of Oakland
The T-shirts would surely say, "Vote for Beastmode."
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San Francisco Fleet Week and Blue Angels this weekend
San Francisco Fleet Week and Blue Angels this weekend
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/blue-angels-san-francisco-practice/3676590/
Friday Oct 11 12:45-4pm Saturday Oct 12 12:30-4pm Sunday Oct 13 12:30-4pm
- calmatters.org A Santa Clara vineyard owner refused to evict a worker. Now he's fighting California's rigid zoning laws
Rigid zoning rules make California's housing crisis worse, as a recent Santa Clara County dispute reveals.
https://web.archive.org/web/20241001154402/https://calmatters.org/commentary/2024/10/santa-clara-vineyard-housing-zoning/
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Many plastics in Bay Area blue bins end up in landfills. Here’s what is actually recycled
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/13740475
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In a sleepy Calif. town (Lodi), there’s a shrine to a 105-year-old fast food chain (A&W)
I love articles like this about obscure and interesting places with local history!
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Tamale Festival & Car Show Saturday, September 28
Tamale Festival & Car Show Saturday, September 28
11:00am – 7:00 pm Downtown Gilroy
The 8th annual Tamale Festival & Car Show returns to downtown Gilroy on Saturday, September 28. Come enjoy a day full of vibrant culture, flavor, and family fun!
As you stroll through downtown, you can sample delicious savory and sweet tamales, check out all the cool cars on display, and dance to live DJ music.
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Free CalTrain rides plus new electric train this weekend
Free CalTrain rides plus new electric train this weekend
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Where in California are rents falling the fastest?
www.timesheraldonline.com Where in California are rents falling the fastest? – Times Herald OnlineRents were falling in nine of 16 big California cities this summer.
Oakland had the state's largest rent decline – off 8.8%. That was also the nation's biggest slip.
